Amongst the many profound statements made by the inspirational Nelson Mandela, he said: “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” Today is Nelson Mandela International Day which commemorates the lifetime of service Nelson Mandela gave to South Africa and the world. He passionately believed that every one of us has it in our hands to make the world a better place and called on everyone to inspire positive change, one person at a time. So today, as we remember Madiba’s life and legacy, we celebrate all those women entrepreneurs across the African continent who in their own way are making a real difference. They are building sustainable and innovative businesses that provide jobs for local people, opportunities for local craftsmanship to be celebrated around the world, training and development for young people, and most of all, inspiration that individuals can make a difference. So this Mandela Day, what will you do to inspire change and make a difference?

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